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PN59 ZTB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Beige Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

219,212 mi
Last recorded219,212 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 ZTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 219,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 219,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30cm of leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 214,442 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 214,442 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 199,650 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight blow around number 3 and 4 injectors

unable to reach exhaust to do emissions but no visable smoke

Fail 8 Jan 2024 199,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight blow around number 3 and 4 injectors

unable to reach exhaust to do emissions but no visable smoke

Pass 8 Feb 2023 194,990 miles

air bag light inop

front to rear brake pipes rusty

o/s/f brake pads wearing low

play in n/s steering

Pass 22 Jan 2022 193,583 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside seat belt hard to plug in; after-market seats fitted

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 193,576 miles

Fuel system component leaking Under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Low effort on both sides of parking brake

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside seat belt hard to plug in; after-market seats fitted

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 186,678 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 186,678 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake wear sensor showing on dashboard

Pass 16 Nov 2018 167,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

excessive corrosion to nearside rear outer door sill(not supportive panelling)

rear shock absorbers covers insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2018 167,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

excessive corrosion to nearside outer door sill(not to supportive panelling )

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 15 Nov 2018 167,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

excessive corrosion to nearside outer door sill(not to supportive panelling )

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2017 145,679 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 145,677 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 127,149 miles

slight play in steering and suspension

Fail 10 Nov 2016 127,149 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering and suspension

Pass 5 Aug 2015 120,748 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 120,729 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 77,961 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 77,764 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 77,763 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 75,633 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 75,633 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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PN59 ZTB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Beige with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 142,212 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN59 ZTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PN59 ZTB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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